Tomb of Casimir IV Jagiellon

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/tomb-of-casimir-iv-jagiellon

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1. What is the location?Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, Poland
2. What is the period of creation?Late 15th century
3. What is the Sleepy King's Stone Bed?It is the big stone tomb of King Casimir IV Jagiellon inside Wawel Cathedral. The tomb was carved from red marble by the artist Veit Stoss.
4. Why is the tomb made of red marble?Red marble makes the tomb look rich and powerful, showing how wealthy and artistic the king’s time was.

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